Rosa di Santa Tresa Terre Siciliane IGT 2020

Rosa di Santa Tresa, Terre Siciliane IGT, proposed here by Santa Tresa is a delicate and refined wine. 50% Nero d'Avola and 50% Frappato, the two varieties are harvested by hand at different times. The Nero d'Avola is earlier, reaching perfect ripeness at the beginning of September. The Frappato, on the other hand, takes a few weeks longer to reach the same degree of maturity. The soft and refined colour of "Rosa di Santa Tresa" comes from a natural cold maceration on the skins in the press. Only a few hours, a couple, are needed for the Nero d'Avola and about twice that for the Frappato. Fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, after vinification the two wines are brought together and begin a phase of refinement "sur lie", for a period of between 3 and 4 months. And only then are they bottled. The union of these two varieties gives an indigenous rosé and symbol of Sicilianity, with a delicate pale pink colour with copper highlights. On the nose, the bouquet is of small fruits, including blueberries, accompanied by notes of violets and roses. In the mouth it is elegant and persuasive, with a persistent note of raspberry and wild strawberry. Extremely versatile, it goes well with light dishes, both vegetable and fish, but also with white meats.